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Após a estreia com SPLAY : CHAPTER 01, a banda de cinco integrantes Splayit está pronta para mostrar ao público ainda mais do que sabe fazer. Com YOON CHAN, EUN BIN, KYUNG UK, AYDN e EUN CHAN

Splayit sobre Encontrar o Próprio Som e Construir a Própria Identidade

hrtz.wav is a five-member boy band under Kakao Entertainment. The group was formed through STEAL HEART CLUB and debuted with their first mini album The First Wave. The group’s formation began when Mnet announced plans to debut a new global boy band through the survival program STEAL HEART CLUB, which aired in late 2025. The program followed contestants competing in different instrumental and vocal positions to determine the final lineup of the band. The show premiered in October 2025 and concluded with a live finale in December, where the group’s official name, hrtz.wav, and its final members were revealed. The lineup was determined by position rankings, with Hagiwa as drummer, Dane as bassist, Keiten as guitarist, Riaan as vocalist, and Youn Young Jun as keyboardist. Production of the program was handled by CJ ENM, while Kakao Entertainment oversees the band’s distribution, album planning, production, and overall management. The group made their official debut with the mini album The First Wave, released on April 8, 2026.

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Formado por meio do STEAL HEART CLUB da Mnet, hrtz.wav passou os meses desde sua estreia aprendendo como cinco músicos individuais podem se unir como uma banda. Seu primeiro mini-álbum, The First Wave, apresentou um som pop-rock vibrante enraizado nas emoções e experiências da juventude

hrtz.wav Estão Encontrando Seu Próprio Ritmo

Baby DONT Cry, is a South Korean girl group formed and managed by P Nation. The group consists of four members: Yihyun, Kumi, Mia, and Beni. They debuted on June 23, 2025, with the single album &quot;F Girl&quot;. The group was initially teased in early 2025 under the pre-debut name “P Girls” and confirmed as P Nation’s first official girl group later that year. Their pre-debut track “Bet You’ll Regret It” was released on June 16, 2025, building anticipation ahead of their debut. Baby DONT Cry’s debut single “F Girl” presents a bold message encouraging confidence and rejecting judgment based on external standards. The group’s concept has been described as youthful yet assertive, combining pop and performance elements with distinctive visuals. Their creative direction and early production were led by Soyeon, who played a significant role in shaping their sound and image. Baby DONT Cry’s fandom is officially named “Cherries,” symbolizing a community united by growth and joy. The group has since continued activities with subsequent releases, including the digital single “I Don’t Care” released in November 2025.. Although still early in their career, Baby DONT Cry has drawn attention for their fresh approach, strong visuals, and connections to established producers, marking a notable debut in the K-pop landscape.

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As estrelas em ascensão Baby DONT Cry estão descobrindo novas formas de se expressar. Desde a estreia com "F Girl" em 2025, o grupo de quatro integrantes vem expandindo seu alcance para além da confiança característica, explorando sons diferentes e uma gama emocional mais ampla

Baby DONT Cry Está Aprendendo a Encontrar Força em Sons Mais Suaves

TWICE is a nine-member girl group formed by JYP Entertainment through the survival show Sixteen. The lineup consists of Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung, and Tzuyu, with members from South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan. They debuted in October 2015 with &quot;Like Ooh-Ahh,&quot; introducing the bright, kinetic identity that would make them one of the central girl groups of K-pop&#x27;s third generation. The group&#x27;s early rise was built on an unusually clear pop formula: big choruses, memorable gestures, colorful styling, and personalities that were easy for viewers to distinguish. A run led by &quot;Cheer Up&quot; and &quot;TT&quot; turned TWICE into a national-level phenomenon in Korea, while their Japanese members helped the group cross naturally into Japan&#x27;s idol and pop markets. Rather than relying on a single vocal or dance center, TWICE worked because the lineup felt balanced as a whole: playful, approachable, and tightly rehearsed. As the members grew older, TWICE gradually expanded beyond the cute and school-age image attached to their first hits. The move from &quot;Fancy&quot; through &quot;I Can&#x27;t Stop Me&quot; kept the group&#x27;s melodic accessibility while bringing in sleeker dance-pop, disco, synth-pop, and more mature performance styling. That evolution mattered because it let TWICE remain recognizable without staying frozen in their debut concept. TWICE also became one of the clearest examples of a K-pop girl group building a long international career without losing its domestic base. Their Korean and Japanese discographies developed side by side, and later global touring brought the group to arenas and stadiums far beyond East Asia. The fandom is known as ONCE, a name that matches the group&#x27;s long-running emphasis on mutual loyalty between the members and their audience. Their legacy is not only commercial. TWICE helped define what a modern large girl group could be: member-driven, visually bright, musically immediate, and durable enough to age into a second phase. They normalized the idea that a top K-pop girl group could keep all members active across many years, shift concepts without abandoning its core warmth, and still feel like a complete team even as individual members developed solo work, acting, modeling, and unit activities.

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TWICE anunciaram o lançamento de um novo filme-concerto intitulado TWICE: THIS IS FOR… YOU, que está previsto para chegar aos cinemas de todo o mundo a partir de 5 de fevereiro de 2027

Filme-concerto de TWICE <THIS IS FOR> está previsto para estrear em 2027 sob a Crosswalk da Bleecker Street e a Universal Pictures International

A mistura de faixas-título e b-sides desta semana abrange três moods distintos: profundo e hipnótico, sedutor e contido, e animado e raivoso

Canto de Volta: Yves, ANDBLE, XLOV & MAIS

ASTRO is a four-member boy group under Fantagio. Originally debuting as six members, the group entered the industry with their first mini album &quot;Spring Up&quot;, quickly gaining attention for their bright concept and strong performance skills. The original lineup consisted of MJ, JinJin, Cha Eun-woo, Moon Bin, Rocky, and Sanha, establishing a well-balanced team recognized for both musical and variety presence. In their early years, ASTRO built a steady discography with releases such as &quot;Summer Vibes&quot;, &quot;Autumn Story&quot;, and the &quot;Dream&quot; series, while also expanding their reach through concerts and international promotions. Their growth continued with their first full-length album &quot;All Light&quot; and subsequent releases including &quot;Blue Flame&quot;, &quot;Gateway&quot;, and &quot;All Yours&quot;, solidifying their place in the industry with a consistent sound and evolving image. The group also explored unit activities, including Moon Bin &amp; Sanha and JinJin &amp; Rocky, further showcasing their versatility. :contentReference[oaicite:0] Over time, ASTRO experienced significant changes, including Rocky’s departure and the passing of Moon Bin in 2023, marking a deeply emotional period for the group and fans. Despite these challenges, the group has continued activities as four members, releasing commemorative and special projects such as &quot;Circles&quot;, &quot;Twilight&quot;, and &quot;Moon&quot;, reflecting both their growth and enduring bond as they move forward together.

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YOON SAN-HA está na indústria há mais tempo do que a maioria das pessoas imagina. Ele entrou na Fantagio como trainee no início da adolescência, estreou como o membro mais jovem do ASTRO em 2016

YOON SAN-HA Está Pronto Para Ser Ele Mesmo

MAMAMOO is a four-member vocal powerhouse girl group formed by RBW Entertainment, debuting in June 2014. Consisting of Solar, Moonbyul, Wheein, and Hwasa, the group immediately stood out for their exceptional live vocals, jazz and retro-influenced sound, and playful on-stage chemistry. Their debut track &quot;Mr. Ambiguous&quot; showcased a level of vocal ability rare among rookie groups and earned critical acclaim. Over the years, MAMAMOO built a reputation as one of K-pop&#x27;s most talented and entertaining live acts, with hits like &quot;Um Oh Ah Yeh,&quot; &quot;Décalcomanie,&quot; &quot;Starry Night,&quot; and &quot;HIP.&quot; Each member has also found significant solo success, with Hwasa in particular becoming a cultural icon. The group&#x27;s fandom, MooMoo, appreciates their authenticity and musicality. Though members eventually moved to different agencies, MAMAMOO has continued to reunite for group activities, proving the strength of their bond.

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MAMAMOO finalmente está de volta, e desta vez as quatro integrantes se reuniram para tornar isso possível. 4WARD marca o primeiro lançamento completo do grupo como unidade desde MIC ON, de 2022, após uma pausa de mais de três anos

MAMAMOO: Doze Anos e Contando

MONSTA X is a boy group formed through the survival show No.Mercy who debuted under Starship Entertainment in May 2015. Shownu, Minhyuk, Kihyun, Hyungwon, Joohoney, and I.M make up the current lineup, with Wonho a former member, and the group has always been tied to a forceful performance image. Their sound runs muscular &mdash; EDM drops, hip-hop percussion, dark synths, and choruses built to carry heavy choreography. They became one of the most physically commanding performance groups of their generation across a run stretching from the breakthrough drive of "Dramarama" to the sharper drama of "Love Killa," while their vocal line and later English-language releases revealed a smoother R&amp;B and pop register that softened the edges without draining the intensity. They also mattered as a bridge between Korean idol promotion and Western touring: English-language singles, American media appearances, and a large international audience, all without blurring the group's identity. Their fandom, Monbebe, is known for staying loyal through lineup changes, enlistments, solo projects, and long stretches between full-group activity. Their legacy rests on consistency and stamina rather than reinvention. MONSTA X refined one recognizable image &mdash; power, charisma, and emotional loyalty &mdash; instead of rebuilding it every comeback. That became a template for later boy groups aiming to look tough onstage while cultivating a close, fan-centered identity off it.

MONSTA X

MINHYUK sempre foi conhecido por sua energia no palco com MONSTA X, mas Reaching oferece algo mais contido. Construído em torno de calor, sinceridade e um desejo simples de se conectar

MINHYUK sobre “Reaching”, música honesta e o que vem a seguir

WONHO deu ao KPOPWORLD uma visão exclusiva dos bastidores da criação de seu novo álbum CORE, compartilhando as músicas que moldaram o álbum junto com as faixas que ele tem ouvido ultimamente

Kurated: WONHO Curate uma Playlist Exclusiva de ‘CORE’

idntt (아이덴티티; read as identity) is an upcoming 24-member boy group under MODHAUS. They are set to make their debut sometime in 2026. The group consists of members divided into 3 rotational sub-units consisting of 8 members each - uneverm8t, yesw8are and itsnotov8r.

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Para o novo álbum &lt;itsnotover&gt;, idntt sentou-se com a KPOPWORLD para falar sobre onde estiveram, o que esse grupo exigiu deles e o que eles se recusam a deixar para trás

idntt: A Capa Digital da KPOPWORLD

EPEX [‘i:peks] (이펙스), formerly known as C9ROOKIES (C9루키즈) is a 7-member South Korean boy group under C9 Entertainment, consisting of Wish, MU, A-Min, Baekseung, Ayden, Yewang, and Jeff. On November 21, 2025, it was announced that Keum had left the group. They debuted on June 8, 2021, with their first EP album, BIPOLAR Pt.1 : 불안의 서 (Prelude of Anxiety)

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Concluir uma trilogia é fácil. Encerrá-la devolvendo a história às pessoas que a viveram é outra coisa. Youth: Epilogue de EPEX fecha dois anos e três álbuns de narrativa sobre o amadurecimento

EPEX Fala sobre Youth: Epilogue, propriedade e crescimento

Ifeye is a South Korean girl group formed by Hi-Hat Entertainment. The group is composed of six members: Won Hwa-yeon, Taerin, Rahee, Kasia, Meu, and Sasha. The group debuted on April 8, 2025 with the Mini Album Erlu Blue.

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Há um tipo particular de pressão que acompanha um ano de estreia. As apresentações já foram feitas, as bases já estão lançadas e, de repente, a pergunta deixa de ser quem você é para se tornar no que você está se transformando. Para o ifeye, essa pergunta tem uma resposta — e elas estão prontas para revelá-la

ifeye: O Início de Algo Especial

OMEGA X (also stylized as ΩX) is an eleven-member South Korean boy group under IPQ. The group debuted on June 30, 2021 with their first mini album Vamos. The lineup currently consists of Jaehan, Hwichan, Sebin, Hangyeom, Taedong, Xen, Jehyun, Kevin, Hyuk, and Yechan. Several members had previously debuted in other groups or appeared on survival programs before joining OMEGA X. Omega X The group was introduced through teasers by SPIRE Entertainment highlighting the return of previously active idols. Following their debut with Vamos, they released the single album What’s Goin’ On and announced their official fandom name, FOR X (“Forever with OMEGA X”). They continued their activities with the mini album Love Me Like and their first studio album Story Written in Music, during which Jaehan was confirmed as the group’s leader. The group later made their Japanese debut with the mini album Stand Up! and held their first world tour, “Connect : Don’t Give Up.” They also released the English single “Love Me Like (Eng Ver.)” and the theme song “Jamboree Anthem Korea” for the 25th World Scout Jamboree. Amid reports of verbal and physical abuse involving their agency, the members held a press conference and pursued legal action against SPIRE Entertainment. A court later suspended the validity of their exclusive contracts, allowing the group to continue activities independently. After negotiations, both parties mutually agreed to terminate the contracts, with OMEGA X obtaining the rights to their group name and related activities. Omega X The group later signed with IPQ as the agency’s first artist and resumed promotions, including the release of the mini album Iykyk. During this period, members Hwichan and Sebin enlisted for mandatory military service. OMEGA X later released the Japanese mini album To. and formed their first subunit, OX:N, consisting of Jaehan, Xen, Jehyun, and Yechan. The group also announced their first European tour, “Re:Connect,” alongside plans for a new comeback project developed with participation from their fandom, FOR X.

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Em fevereiro, OMEGA X levou a turnê RE:CONNECT pela Europa, passando por Paris, Frankfurt, Berlim, Varsóvia, Budapeste, Helsinque e Milão ao longo de duas semanas, em um momento marcante na relação do grupo com sua base de fãs internacional

OMEGA X Leva a Europa: um diário da turnê nas próprias palavras

FIFTY FIFTY is a 5-member South Korean girl group under ATTRAKT, currently consisting of: Keena, Chanelle Moon, Yewon, Hana, and Athena. They debuted on November 18, 2022, with the mini album The Fifty. On June 28, 2023, all original members officially filed a lawsuit against ATTRAKT. On October 23, 2023 it was announced that Saena, Sio and Aran‘s exclusive contracts with ATTRAKT were terminated. On November 2, 2023 ATTRAKT announced that the group’s remaining member Keena will be joined by three new members. On August 8, 2024, four new members were announced, including Chanelle Moon, Yewon, Hana, and another mystery member, who was later revealed to be Athena. Along with that, the group&#x27;s fandom name changed from &quot;Hunnies&quot; to &quot;TWENY&quot;. Soon after, they pre-released ‘Starry Night‘ on August 30, 2024, and made their comeback with the new lineup on September 20, 2024, with the mini-album Love Tune.

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Em seu quarto EP, Imperfect-I'mperfect, FIFTY FIFTY avançam para novos territórios sonoros – eletrônica cyberpunk, hip-hop dos sonhos, pop eufórico – enquanto carregam uma mensagem que bate perto de casa: tudo bem ser imperfeito. Tudo bem não estar bem

FIFTY FIFTY: A Capa Digital do KPOPWORLD

Para o ORβIT, um grupo conjunto Coreia–Japão formado a partir de participantes de Produce 101 Japan, a jornada rumo a uma estreia na Coreia passou por uma pandemia global, serviço militar e uma evolução criativa discreta o bastante para passar despercebida se você não estivesse prestando atenção

ORβIT: Encontrando sua órbita

kimseungjoo não quer mais ser um superstar. Ele já disse isso, e também disse que um dia olhou para essa admissão sob a luz e se perguntou se era um jeito de pensar de perdedor. Ele decidiu que não era.

kimseungjoo: O Garoto Que Parou de Querer Ser um Superstar

QQQ is a 3-member independent South Korean project boy group. The group is the first sub-unit of OnlyOneOf, announced on December 21, 2025, consisting of KB, Jisung (formerly known as Love), and Nine. They debuted on February 26, 2026 with their first mini album QtoresQ.

KB, JISUNG e NINE não falam sobre QQQ da mesma forma que a maioria dos grupos fala sobre um debut. A ambição existe, mas eles começam em outro ponto totalmente diferente: confiança

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